Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for environmental science teachers, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $103,610 ≈ $50/hr
National median salary $94,980
Total employment 6,690 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2.9%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 9,000 → 9,300 (+300)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Maryland$139,080
- Kentucky$133,580
- Oklahoma$124,290
- Michigan$117,010
- California$116,410
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $139,080 | $131,060 | $67 | +34.2% | 220 |
| 2 | Kentucky | $133,580 | $139,110 | $64 | +28.9% | 70 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $124,290 | $113,680 | $60 | +20% | 30 |
| 4 | Michigan | $117,010 | $112,730 | $56 | +12.9% | 270 |
| 5 | California | $116,410 | $108,290 | $56 | +12.4% | 300 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $114,410 | $106,110 | $55 | +10.4% | 280 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $113,260 | $99,300 | $54 | +9.3% | — |
| 8 | Washington | $112,300 | $101,430 | $54 | +8.4% | 190 |
| 9 | New York | $109,840 | $102,640 | $53 | +6% | 610 |
| 10 | Virginia | $109,130 | $104,730 | $52 | +5.3% | 300 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $108,310 | $102,650 | $52 | +4.5% | 90 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $106,510 | $93,640 | $51 | +2.8% | 120 |
| 13 | Illinois | $104,910 | $104,440 | $50 | +1.3% | 170 |
| 14 | Oregon | $102,970 | $90,270 | $50 | -0.6% | 170 |
| 15 | Nevada | $102,450 | $94,820 | $49 | -1.1% | 50 |
| 16 | Vermont | $102,170 | $102,580 | $49 | -1.4% | 100 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $101,010 | $111,270 | $49 | -2.5% | 50 |
| 18 | Utah | $100,330 | $103,510 | $48 | -3.2% | 40 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $100,240 | $99,540 | $48 | -3.3% | 130 |
| 20 | Georgia | $99,900 | $84,290 | $48 | -3.6% | 330 |
| 21 | Montana | $99,400 | $97,890 | $48 | -4.1% | 60 |
| 22 | Texas | $96,030 | $79,160 | $46 | -7.3% | 380 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $95,960 | $98,560 | $46 | -7.4% | 100 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $95,600 | $82,890 | $46 | -7.7% | 350 |
| 25 | Ohio | $95,490 | $82,920 | $46 | -7.8% | 210 |
| 26 | Missouri | $94,330 | $83,210 | $45 | -9% | 100 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $93,560 | $91,640 | $45 | -9.7% | 240 |
| 28 | Arizona | $93,340 | $81,730 | $45 | -9.9% | 190 |
| 29 | Colorado | $93,320 | $78,800 | $45 | -9.9% | 210 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $92,960 | $82,360 | $45 | -10.3% | 210 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $92,410 | $76,210 | $44 | -10.8% | — |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $89,560 | $79,120 | $43 | -13.6% | 160 |
| 33 | Maine | $89,430 | $92,120 | $43 | -13.7% | 30 |
| 34 | Indiana | $86,650 | $78,400 | $42 | -16.4% | 70 |
| 35 | Iowa | $84,430 | $79,570 | $41 | -18.5% | 40 |
| 36 | Florida | $79,520 | $77,830 | $38 | -23.3% | 80 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $62,220 | $59,910 | $30 | -39.9% | 40 |
| 38 | Alabama | $61,270 | $64,700 | $29 | -40.9% | 40 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 30 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $130,260 | $126,750 | 110 |
| 2 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $127,100 | $123,020 | 60 |
| 3 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $110,540 | $113,950 | 190 |
| 4 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $110,510 | $106,020 | 40 |
| 5 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $107,010 | $123,260 | 170 |
| 6 | Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $106,110 | $108,720 | 60 |
| 7 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $105,000 | $104,280 | 30 |
| 8 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $104,810 | $119,560 | 200 |
| 9 | Madison, WI | $104,730 | $108,890 | 30 |
| 10 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $104,160 | $111,500 | 70 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing environmental science teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $100,050 | $107,330 | 3,930 |
| 2 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $98,330 | $105,160 | 4,180 |
| 3 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $98,330 | $105,160 | 4,180 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $97,890 | $105,710 | 6,010 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $97,130 | $103,590 | 4,750 |
| 6 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $94,980 | $103,610 | 6,690 |
| 7 | Educational Services | $94,280 | $103,150 | 6,640 |
| 8 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $94,280 | $103,150 | 6,640 |
| 9 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $92,970 | $107,530 | 200 |
| 10 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $91,200 | $103,650 | 1,940 |
| 11 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $85,660 | $102,150 | 1,890 |
| 12 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $85,570 | $102,030 | 1,890 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do environmental science teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median environmental science teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $94,980 per year (mean $103,610), and about 80% earn between $57,780 and $164,190.
How much do environmental science teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $50 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $103,610 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays environmental science teachers, postsecondary the most?
Maryland has the highest average pay for environmental science teachers, postsecondary at $139,080 per year (median $131,060).
What is the job outlook for environmental science teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +2.9% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 700 openings per year.
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